Current Spouse visa processing time?

[Otashem]

Hi everyone,

Does anybody have any idea what the current turnaround time is for a UK Spouse Visa is at the moment? I'm flying out to the US while it processes and it'd be nice to know the average waiting time. Especially since they'll have my passport during that time.

Regards,

Shem

[Joppa]

Originally Posted by Otashem

Hi everyone,

Does anybody have any idea what the current turnaround time is for a UK Spouse Visa is at the moment? I'm flying out to the US while it processes and it'd be nice to know the average waiting time. Especially since they'll have my passport during that time.

Where are you applying? In UK or in which country? Is it for yourself or somebody else?

[Otashem]

Hi,

Sorry, should have put more information. My wife is applying from the USA for her spouse visa to come and stay in the UK. She's the applicant, and I, her husband, is the sponsor. We are both flying to the US on the 25th and will submit our file on the 26th.

Regards,

Shem

[Joppa]

Originally Posted by Otashem

Hi,

Sorry, should have put more information. My wife is applying from the USA for her spouse visa to come and stay in the UK. She's the applicant, and I, her husband, is the sponsor. We are both flying to the US on the 25th and will submit our file on the 26th.

Current processing time for settlement visa at UK visa hub at NYC consulate (where all North American applications are handled) is only 3 working days, so unless there are some issues with your application, such as history of rejected visas or refused entry into UK, she should get her visa pretty promptly. Allow up to 2 weeks for online submission, getting biometric information taken and sending supporting documents plus return of the same, and any weekend/holiday closure.

[Otashem]

Thanks Joppa, a swift, informative answer.

[moleking2k1]

A little unrelated but wasn't sure where else to post?

We applied for our visa this Monday just gone the 20th Feb and haven't heard anything yet. I thought we were supposed to have a confirmation they received the documents?

We applied in Hanoi - Vietnam and I'm sure that it will be processed in Bangkok - Thailand.

Oh and we applied for a settlement visa.

[Joppa]

Originally Posted by moleking2k1

A little unrelated but wasn't sure where else to post?

We applied for our visa this Monday just gone the 20th Feb and haven't heard anything yet. I thought we were supposed to have a confirmation they received the documents?

We applied in Hanoi - Vietnam and I'm sure that it will be processed in Bangkok - Thailand.

Oh and we applied for a settlement visa.

Having read the details for applicants at Hanoi, you fist make your online application and await your application number by email. Then you make an appointment at Hanoi visa application centre, where you enrol your biometrics, pay the fees in cash and hand over your supporting documents. It says you cannot send your documents by post. If you have done that, I suggest you contact the consulate immediately and ask for them to be returned or have them ready for collection. Have you made your appointment?

[moleking2k1]

Hi sorry yes we completed the application form online and went for our appointment on the 20th (Monday). On Monday they took my wives finger prints and we submitted the documents in person at the same time, but haven't heard any confirmation they've been received in Bangkok.

[Joppa]

Originally Posted by moleking2k1

Hi sorry yes we completed the application form online and went for our appointment on the 20th (Monday). On Monday they took my wives finger prints and we submitted the documents in person at the same time, but haven't heard any confirmation they've been received in Bangkok.

I don't think they will tell you about documents being received in Bangkok. You will hear by phone or email if you have been successful and your documents are ready for collection in Hanoi, or if you have been refused and they tell you how to appeal.
Settlement applications seem to be taking about 2-3 weeks, though some can take much longer, up to 24 weeks.

[weezo]

Originally Posted by moleking2k1

Hi sorry yes we completed the application form online and went for our appointment on the 20th (Monday). On Monday they took my wives finger prints and we submitted the documents in person at the same time, but haven't heard any confirmation they've been received in Bangkok.

Hi, I just wondered if your wife was successful in receiving her UK settlement visa and how long it took? My husband applied for his settlement visa at the end of June in Hanoi but we still haven't heard anything!! It's now been over 5 weeks, very frustrating